Chicago Cubs OF Alfredo Amezaga will compete for a utility middle infielder role, and he might be a solid backup to 2B Darwin Barney and SS Starlin Castro. He is a switch-hitter who can play three infield positions and all three outfield spots. The team went the entire 2011 without a backup to Castro, as they had to have Barney move over to shortstop when Castro missed five games.

Chicago Cubs OF Alfredo Amezaga will make $750,000 if he's on the major league roster this year, plus another $50,000 each for 80 games, 110 games, 250 plate appearances, 300 plate appearances and 350 appearances. He can request his release on June 1 if he's not on the roster.